- Certifier :
- Acoura Marine Limited trading as LRQA
- Certified status :
- Certified
- Certified since :
- 08 Dec 2021
- Certificate expires :
- 11 Jul 2027
Assessments
The MSC Fisheries Standard is used to assess if a fishery is well-managed and sustainable. More about how the standard is used, what is assessed and the process.
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General Fishery Documents
Document Title File Type Published On Other document: surveillance deviation announcement WCPO PDF (218.48 Kb) 22 Mar 2024 Vessel List PDF (148.43 Kb) 12 Mar 2024 Gap analysis PDF (1318.04 Kb) 12 Mar 2024 Stakeholder Announcement: Deviation from surveillance announcement EPO PDF (218.17 Kb) 14 Feb 2024 Vessel List PDF (151.16 Kb) 13 Feb 2024 Certificate Holder Forced and Child Labour Policies, Practices and Measures Template PDF (172.47 Kb) 30 Jan 2024 Vessel List PDF (197.11 Kb) 30 Jan 2024 Gap analysis PDF (710.29 Kb) 30 Jan 2024 Gap analysis PDF (710.29 Kb) 30 Jan 2024 Vessel List PDF (151.35 Kb) 05 Dec 2023 Vessel List PDF (151.74 Kb) 08 Aug 2023 Vessel List PDF (187.39 Kb) 15 May 2023 Vessel List PDF (190.95 Kb) 15 May 2023 Vessel List PDF (191.40 Kb) 15 May 2023 Vessel List PDF (193.11 Kb) 15 May 2023 Vessel List PDF (191.18 Kb) 06 Apr 2022 Certificate Holder Forced and Child Labour Policies, Practices and Measures Template PDF (161.18 Kb) 17 Mar 2022 Vessel List PDF (191.80 Kb) 17 Dec 2021 Stakeholder Announcement: MSC splitting of assessment per ocean PDF (54.37 Kb) 10 Sep 2021 Stakeholder Announcement: MEGVAR update PDF (561.25 Kb) 03 Nov 2020 -
ITM Entry v2.0
(started 2024)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2395 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 51 (Indian Ocean, Western), 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern) UoC-2394 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 51 (Indian Ocean, Western), 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern)
ITM Eligibility Report
Documents Published on Files ITM Eligibility Report 05 Apr 2024 1 files
ITM Entry Documents
Documents Published on Files MSC At Sea Labour Eligibility Requirements Reporting Template 26 Mar 2024 1 files Scope Declaration Template 26 Mar 2024 1 files Benchmarking and Tracking Tool (BMT) 02 Apr 2024 1 files
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ITM Entry v2.0
(started 2023)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2391 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central), 47 (Atlantic, Southeast)
ITM Eligibility Report
Documents Published on Files ITM Eligibility Report 13 Sep 2023 1 files
ITM Entry Documents
Documents Published on Files Scope Declaration Template 07 Sep 2023 1 files MSC At Sea Labour Eligibility Requirements Reporting Template 07 Sep 2023 1 files Benchmarking and Tracking Tool (BMT) 13 Sep 2023 1 files
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Initial assessment
(started 2020)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2391 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central), 47 (Atlantic, Southeast) UoC-2392 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 31 (Atlantic, Western Central), 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central), 41 (Atlantic, Southwest), 47 (Atlantic, Southeast) UoC-2390 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 31 (Atlantic, Western Central), 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central), 41 (Atlantic, Southwest), 47 (Atlantic, Southeast)
Public Certification Report
Documents Published on Files Public certification report 11 Jul 2022 1 files Public certification report announcement 11 Jul 2022 1 files There was an objection accepted to the final report and determination for this fishery.
The Independent Adjudicator’s final decision is included in the Public Certification Report.
Please email standards@msc.org to request the documents related to this objection.Other Documents File type Published on Vessel List PDF (189.76 Kb) 28 Jul 2022
Final Draft Report and determination
Documents Published on Files Final draft report and determination announcement 01 Nov 2021 1 files Final draft report and determination 01 Nov 2021 1 files
Public Comment Draft Report
Documents Published on Files Public comment draft report 12 Jul 2021 4 files Public comment draft report announcement 12 Jul 2021 1 files Other Documents File type Published on Variation Request PDF (237.48 Kb) 09 Mar 2021 Variation Request PDF (262.29 Kb) 15 Mar 2021 Variation Response PDF (122.71 Kb) 25 Mar 2021 Variation Response PDF (122.67 Kb) 08 Apr 2021 Stakeholder Announcement: MSC stakeholder consultation extension - AGAC AO & EPO PDF (120.78 Kb) 04 Aug 2021
Peer review
Documents Published on Files Proposed peer reviewers 17 Feb 2021 1 files Other Documents File type Published on Stakeholder Announcement: RBF Input request PDF (1571.47 Kb) 19 May 2021
Announcement Comment Draft Report and stakeholder input
Documents Published on Files Announcement Comment Draft Report 21 Aug 2020 4 files Stakeholder input 21 Oct 2020 11 files Other Documents File type Published on Other document: Inviting stakeholder input to RBF PDF (1776.04 Kb) 12 Oct 2020 Stakeholder Announcement: Request stakeholder input to RBF PDF (1776.04 Kb) 12 Oct 2020
Fishery announcement
Documents Published on Files Fishery announcement template 21 Aug 2020 1 files Use of the RBF 21 Aug 2020 1 files
Timeline Documents
Documents Published on Files Assessment timeline 21 Sep 2021 1 files
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Surveillance Audit
(started 2023)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2390 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 31 (Atlantic, Western Central), 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central), 41 (Atlantic, Southwest), 47 (Atlantic, Southeast)
Ongoing surveillance
Documents Published on Files Surveillance audit announcement 22 Sep 2023 1 files Surveillance report 19 Apr 2024 1 files
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Initial assessment
(started 2020)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2395 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 51 (Indian Ocean, Western), 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern) UoC-2394 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 51 (Indian Ocean, Western), 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern)
Final Draft Report and determination
Documents Published on Files Final draft report and determination announcement 14 Oct 2021 1 files Final draft report and determination 14 Oct 2021 1 files Objections File type Published on AGACDec2.pdf PDF (100.91 Kb) 06 Jul 2022 20220525_Objector response_IA remand_AGAC Indian Ocean.pdf PDF (914.33 Kb) 06 Jul 2022 20220623_IA Post Remand Decision_AGAC Indian Ocean.pdf PDF (111.98 Kb) 06 Jul 2022 20220209_IA decisions_Indian Ocean_AGAC tuna.pdf PDF (111.09 Kb) 06 Jul 2022 20220421_IA_Decision_AGAC IO Objection.pdf PDF (477.79 Kb) 06 Jul 2022 20220525_Client reponse_IA remand_AGAC Indian Ocean.pdf PDF (218.94 Kb) 06 Jul 2022 20220518_CAB Remand reponse_2_AGAC Indian Ocean.pdf PDF (654.19 Kb) 06 Jul 2022 20220120_CAB Response to objection_Indian Ocean_AGAC tuna.pdf PDF (1305.84 Kb) 06 Jul 2022 AGAC_IO_Written_Rep_IA_Decision_Dec21.pdf PDF (95.72 Kb) 06 Jul 2022 20220518_CAB Remand reponse_1_AGAC Indian Ocean.pdf PDF (172.66 Kb) 06 Jul 2022 CTTF AGAC IO OBJECTION V2 (1) (002).pdf PDF (499.38 Kb) 06 Jul 2022
Public Comment Draft Report
Documents Published on Files Public comment draft report 12 Jul 2021 4 files Public comment draft report announcement 12 Jul 2021 1 files
Peer review
Documents Published on Files Proposed peer reviewers 17 Feb 2021 1 files
Announcement Comment Draft Report and stakeholder input
Documents Published on Files Announcement Comment Draft Report 21 Aug 2020 4 files Stakeholder input 21 Oct 2020 1 files
Fishery announcement
Documents Published on Files Fishery announcement template 21 Aug 2020 1 files Use of the RBF 21 Aug 2020 1 files
Timeline Documents
Documents Published on Files Assessment timeline 06 Jul 2022 1 files
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Initial assessment
(started 2020)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2397 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 87 (Pacific, Southeast) UoC-2398 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 87 (Pacific, Southeast) UoC-2396 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 87 (Pacific, Southeast)
Public Certification Report
Documents Published on Files Public certification report announcement 08 Dec 2021 1 files Public certification report 08 Dec 2021 1 files
Final Draft Report and determination
Documents Published on Files Final draft report and determination announcement 28 Oct 2021 1 files Final draft report and determination 28 Oct 2021 1 files
Public Comment Draft Report
Documents Published on Files Public comment draft report 12 Jul 2021 4 files Public comment draft report announcement 12 Jul 2021 1 files
Peer review
Documents Published on Files Proposed peer reviewers 17 Feb 2021 1 files
Announcement Comment Draft Report and stakeholder input
Documents Published on Files Announcement Comment Draft Report 21 Aug 2020 4 files Stakeholder input 21 Oct 2020 1 files
Fishery announcement
Documents Published on Files Fishery announcement template 21 Aug 2020 1 files Use of the RBF 21 Aug 2020 1 files
Timeline Documents
Documents Published on Files Assessment timeline 21 Sep 2021 1 files
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Scope Extension
(started 2024)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2397 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 87 (Pacific, Southeast)
Peer review
Documents Published on Files Proposed peer reviewers 13 Mar 2024 1 files
Announcement Comment Draft Report and stakeholder input
Documents Published on Files Announcement Comment Draft Report 12 Jan 2024 1 files Other Documents File type Published on Variation Request PDF (246.73 Kb) 12 Feb 2024 Variation Response PDF (117.34 Kb) 14 Feb 2024
Timeline
Documents Published on Files
Scope extension announcement
Documents Published on Files Scope extension announcement 12 Jan 2024 1 files
Timeline Documents
Documents Published on Files Timeline 12 Jan 2024 1 files Assessment timeline 11 Jan 2024 1 files
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Scope Extension
(started 2023)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2392 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 31 (Atlantic, Western Central), 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central), 41 (Atlantic, Southwest), 47 (Atlantic, Southeast)
Public Certification Report
Documents Published on Files Public Certification Report announcement 14 Mar 2024 1 files Public Certification Report 14 Mar 2024 1 files
Final Draft Report and determination
Documents Published on Files Final Draft Report and determination 09 Feb 2024 1 files Final Draft Report and determination announcement 09 Feb 2024 1 files
Public Comment Draft Report
Documents Published on Files Public Comment Draft Report 22 Dec 2023 1 files Public Comment Draft Report announcement 22 Dec 2023 1 files
Peer review
Documents Published on Files Proposed peer reviewers 08 Nov 2023 1 files
Announcement Comment Draft Report and stakeholder input
Documents Published on Files Announcement Comment Draft Report 01 Sep 2023 1 files Scope declaration template 01 Sep 2023 1 files Stakeholder input (ACDR) 20 Dec 2023 1 files
Scope extension announcement
Documents Published on Files Scope extension announcement 01 Sep 2023 1 files
Timeline Documents
Documents Published on Files Assessment timeline 20 Dec 2023 1 files
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Scope Extension
(started 2023)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2398 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 87 (Pacific, Southeast)
Public Certification Report
Documents Published on Files Public Certification Report 25 Jan 2024 1 files Public Certification Report announcement 25 Jan 2024 1 files
Final Draft Report and determination
Documents Published on Files Final Draft Report and determination 21 Dec 2023 1 files Final Draft Report and determination announcement 21 Dec 2023 1 files
Public Comment Draft Report
Documents Published on Files Public Comment Draft Report announcement 16 Nov 2023 1 files Public Comment Draft Report 16 Nov 2023 1 files
Peer review
Documents Published on Files Proposed peer reviewers 13 Sep 2023 1 files
Announcement Comment Draft Report and stakeholder input
Documents Published on Files Announcement Comment Draft Report 26 Jun 2023 1 files Scope declaration template 26 Jun 2023 1 files Stakeholder input (ACDR) 26 Jul 2023 2 files Other Documents File type Published on Variation Request PDF (280.63 Kb) 26 Jun 2023 Variation Response PDF (115.46 Kb) 27 Jun 2023
Scope extension announcement
Documents Published on Files Scope extension announcement 26 Jun 2023 2 files
Timeline Documents
Documents Published on Files Assessment timeline 22 Jun 2023 1 files
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Surveillance Audit
(started 2023)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2396 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 87 (Pacific, Southeast)
Ongoing surveillance
Documents Published on Files Surveillance audit announcement 17 Mar 2023 1 files Surveillance report 19 Jun 2023 1 files
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Initial assessment
(started 2020)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2393 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 51 (Indian Ocean, Western), 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern)
Public Certification Report
Documents Published on Files Public certification report 04 Aug 2023 1 files Public certification report announcement 06 Jul 2022 1 files There was an objection accepted to the final report and determination for this fishery.
The Independent Adjudicator’s final decision is included in the Public Certification Report.
Please email standards@msc.org to request the documents related to this objection.Other Documents File type Published on Vessel List PDF (187.61 Kb) 06 Jul 2022 Gap analysis PDF (212.30 Kb) 22 Mar 2023 Gap analysis PDF (274.21 Kb) 22 Mar 2023 Gap analysis PDF (212.30 Kb) 22 Mar 2023 Gap analysis PDF (274.21 Kb) 22 Mar 2023 Vessel List PDF (147.14 Kb) 27 Mar 2023
Final Draft Report and determination
Documents Published on Files Final draft report and determination announcement 14 Oct 2021 1 files Final draft report and determination 14 Oct 2021 1 files
Public Comment Draft Report
Documents Published on Files Public comment draft report announcement 12 Jul 2021 1 files Public comment draft report 12 Jul 2021 4 files
Peer review
Documents Published on Files Proposed peer reviewers 17 Feb 2021 1 files
Announcement Comment Draft Report and stakeholder input
Documents Published on Files Announcement Comment Draft Report 21 Aug 2020 4 files Stakeholder input 21 Oct 2020 1 files
Fishery announcement
Documents Published on Files Use of the RBF 21 Aug 2020 1 files Fishery announcement template 21 Aug 2020 1 files
Timeline Documents
Documents Published on Files Assessment timeline 21 Sep 2021 1 files
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Surveillance Audit
(started 2023)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2393 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 51 (Indian Ocean, Western), 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern)
Ongoing surveillance
Documents Published on Files Surveillance audit announcement 22 Sep 2023 1 files Surveillance report 08 Feb 2024 1 files Other Documents File type Published on Variation Request PDF (272.75 Kb) 21 Dec 2023 Variation Response PDF (120.15 Kb) 03 Jan 2024
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Initial assessment
(started 2020)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2401 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) UoC-2399 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 81 (Pacific, Southwest) UoC-2400 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 71 (Pacific, Western Central)
Public Certification Report
Documents Published on Files Public certification report 16 Mar 2022 1 files Public certification report announcement 16 Mar 2022 1 files There was an objection accepted to the final report and determination for this fishery.
The Independent Adjudicator’s final decision is included in the Public Certification Report.
Please email standards@msc.org to request the documents related to this objection.Other Documents File type Published on Vessel List PDF (192.92 Kb) 17 Mar 2022
Final Draft Report and determination
Documents Published on Files Final draft report and determination announcement 13 Oct 2021 1 files Final draft report and determination 13 Oct 2021 1 files
Public Comment Draft Report
Documents Published on Files Public comment draft report announcement 12 Jul 2021 1 files Public comment draft report 12 Jul 2021 4 files
Peer review
Documents Published on Files Proposed peer reviewers 17 Feb 2021 1 files
Announcement Comment Draft Report and stakeholder input
Documents Published on Files Announcement Comment Draft Report 21 Aug 2020 4 files Stakeholder input 21 Oct 2020 1 files
Fishery announcement
Documents Published on Files Fishery announcement template 21 Aug 2020 1 files Use of the RBF 21 Aug 2020 1 files
Timeline Documents
Documents Published on Files Assessment timeline 21 Sep 2021 1 files
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Early application of Section SE
(started 2023)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2400 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 71 (Pacific, Western Central)
Final Draft Report and determination
Documents Published on Files Section SE Final Draft Report 07 Feb 2024 1 files Section SE Final Draft Report announcement 07 Feb 2024 1 files Other Documents File type Published on Stakeholder Announcement: Section SE Completion PDF (170.01 Kb) 05 Mar 2024
Public Comment Draft Report
Documents Published on Files Section SE Public Comment Draft Report 31 Oct 2023 1 files Section SE Public Comment Draft Report Announcement 31 Oct 2023 1 files
Peer review
Documents Published on Files Proposed peer reviewers 09 Jun 2023 1 files
Announcement
Documents Published on Files Section SE Announcement 14 Apr 2023 1 files
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Early application of Section SE
(started 2023)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2399 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 81 (Pacific, Southwest)
Final Draft Report and determination
Documents Published on Files Section SE Final Draft Report 07 Feb 2024 1 files Section SE Final Draft Report announcement 07 Feb 2024 1 files Other Documents File type Published on Stakeholder Announcement: Section SE Completion PDF (170.01 Kb) 05 Mar 2024
Public Comment Draft Report
Documents Published on Files Section SE Public Comment Draft Report 31 Oct 2023 1 files Section SE Public Comment Draft Report Announcement 31 Oct 2023 1 files
Peer review
Documents Published on Files Proposed peer reviewers 09 Jun 2023 1 files
Announcement
Documents Published on Files Section SE Announcement 14 Apr 2023 1 files
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Early application of Section SE
(started 2023)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2401 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 71 (Pacific, Western Central)
Final Draft Report and determination
Documents Published on Files Section SE Final Draft Report 07 Feb 2024 1 files Section SE Final Draft Report announcement 07 Feb 2024 1 files Other Documents File type Published on Stakeholder Announcement: Section SE Completion PDF (170.01 Kb) 05 Mar 2024
Public Comment Draft Report
Documents Published on Files Section SE Public Comment Draft Report Announcement 31 Oct 2023 1 files Section SE Public Comment Draft Report 31 Oct 2023 1 files
Peer review
Documents Published on Files Proposed peer reviewers 09 Jun 2023 1 files
Announcement
Documents Published on Files Section SE Announcement 14 Apr 2023 1 files
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Surveillance Audit
(started 2023)
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Units of Certification
MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-2401 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) UoC-2399 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central), 81 (Pacific, Southwest) UoC-2400 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines): Purse seine (FAD and FSC) 71 (Pacific, Western Central)
Ongoing surveillance
Documents Published on Files Surveillance audit announcement 17 Mar 2023 1 files Surveillance report 19 Jun 2023 1 files
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